- Enrollment
- 1,678
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loveland, OH
Symmes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Symmes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448604371
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Symmes Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Symmes Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Symmes Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Loveland, OH.
School address
District: Sycamore Community City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448604371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+89 students YoY
Symmes Elementary School grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+89 students YoY 390448604371 · Loveland, OH Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 16:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sycamore High School (1,678 students)
Symmes Elementary School grew from 648 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Symmes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sycamore High
Sycamore High School
1,678 students
- Edwin H Greene
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
996 students
- Sycamore Junio
Sycamore Junior High School
921 students
- This school 656
Symmes Elementary School
656 students
- Blue Ash Eleme 650
Blue Ash Elementary
650 students
- Maple Dale Ele 584
Maple Dale Elementary School
584 students
What this shows Symmes Elementary School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Symmes Elementary School compares
Symmes Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 56% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Asian 24.5%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Symmes Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sycamore Community City reports $16,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Symmes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Ash Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Dale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Symmes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Loveland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Symmes Elementary School
How many students attend Symmes Elementary School?
Symmes Elementary School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), up 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Symmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Symmes Elementary School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Symmes Elementary School?
14.0% of students at Symmes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Symmes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Symmes Elementary School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Loveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Symmes Elementary School?
Symmes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Symmes Elementary School rank among public schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Symmes Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Loveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Loveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Sycamore Community City?
Besides Symmes Elementary School, Sycamore Community City also operates Sycamore High School (1,678 students), Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School (996 students), and Sycamore Junior High School (921 students). See the Sycamore Community City district page for the complete list.